[T]his law is a purely political attempt to disenfranchise citizens who have every right to vote. I am dismayed at today’s decision and hope that as this case moves through the courts, our judges recognize the ugly intent and real consequences of voter ID.

The determined men and women who came to court to describe their love of this country because we can all participate through the ballot box will simply have to wait for another day and another court to vindicate this most cherished of all rights.

Today’s ruling is an affront to a core American value and takes us back to a dark time in our nation’s history. […] Many will not be able to vote at all. This ruling is a backwards move for voters and we will appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.